2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition Respects 300ZX Ancestor

Following up on current information of the Nissan Z NISMO’s upcoming handbook transmission, a brand new 2026 Heritage Edition has been introduced. This one, in contrast to earlier nods to the beloved 240, pays tribute to the 300ZX, with a sprinkling of GT-R affect.

This isn’t the first Heritage Edition to grace the present Z, and this new one begins with the identical basis. The Z Heritage Edition is predicated on the Performance grade, so you possibly can count on all some great benefits of that mid-level trim which slots between the Sport and NISMO, like a mechanical limited-slip differential and 19-inch RAYS wheels. Here, these RAYS are completed in bronze, matching a set of graphics with “Twin Turbo” typography on both door. The same badge is affixed to the carbon fiber spoiler, an aerodynamic appendage that blends into the Midnight Purple paint. This lacquer pulls from the wealthy historical past of the Nissan GT-R, and was obtainable on the R35 technology till its current sundown.

The solely different standout Heritage options are inside, although they’re simple to overlook except you look down. The door kick plates and cabin ground mats are distinctive to the grade, and that’s the place it ends for this $2,940 choice. Tacking that onto a 2026 Z Performance nets a beginning worth of $57,155 with vacation spot connected. That represents a $6,165 lower in comparison with the 2024 Z Heritage.

Opting for both the six-speed handbook or nine-speed automated will lead to the identical worth, as neither route accrues any further charges. Either will deploy the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6’s 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft to the rear wheels, making contact via the Performance grade’s Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires. Note that this energy output stays the identical for the entry-level Z Sport, with solely the NISMO receiving a bump, 420 HP and 384 lb-ft there together with further efficiency bits.

We discovered the Z NISMO to be a very good setup for fanatics, however we expect the Z as an entire is ideal for anybody searching for a nostalgic-looking experience, invoking reminiscences of Datsun days. Speaking of throwback, take a look at our Retro Review of the 1990 300ZX Turbo.